New NLS Act comes into force

NLS is one of Europe's premier
research libraries.

Legislation modernising the functions and governance of the
National Library of Scotland comes into effect from Friday 1
February.

The National Library of Scotland Act 2012 confirms the Library's
general function as a 'national resource for reference, study and
bibliography'. It strengthens the role of NLS in safeguarding and
sharing the knowledge in its collections for future
generations.

Under the terms of the Act, the Library now has fewer Trustees on its Board. All
appointments are made by Scottish Ministers based on merit and
selection.